The Tenda W311M is a compact yet powerful wireless network adapter that lets you connect your devices to a wireless network or create your own Wi-Fi hotspot with speeds up to 150Mbps. It supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, ensuring a stable and fast connection for various online activities like streaming, gaming, and video calls. With its WPS button, you can easily set up a secure network without the hassle of complicated passwords.
The Tenda W311M is a compact yet powerful wireless network adapter that lets you connect your devices to a wireless network or create your own Wi-Fi hotspot with speeds up to 150Mbps. It supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, ensuring a stable and fast connection for various online activities like streaming, gaming, and video calls. With its WPS button, you can easily set up a secure network without the hassle of complicated passwords.
Wireless Network Adapter Users’ Guide
Wireless Network Adapter Users’ Guide
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Wireless Network Adapter Users’ Guide
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..........................1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................1
1.2 LED INDICATOR DESCRIPTION..........................2
1.3 PRODUCT FEATURES........................................2
1.4
PRODUCT USAGE.............................................3
1.5
BEFORE INSTALLATION.....................................3
1.6
DISABLE OTHER MANUFACTURER’S WIRELESS
NETWORK ADAPTER
...............................................4
1.7
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE ...............................5
Chapter 2 Installation Guide .................6
Chapter 3 Client Utility Interface.........10
3.1
STATION MODE (CLIENT MODE).......................12
3.1.1
NETWORK STATUS ......................................13
3.1.2
SITE SURVEY..............................................13
3.1.3
PROFILE MANAGEMENT...............................14
3.1.4
STATISTICS .................................................23
3.1.5
WPS SETTING............................................24
3.2
AP MODE......................................................25
3.2.1 BASIC SETTING...........................................26
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3.2.2 SECURITY SETTING.....................................27
3.2.3
ACCESS CONTROL......................................30
3.2.4
ABOUT .......................................................31
3.2.5
AP MODE UNDER WINDOWS 7.....................32
Chapter 4 Use the System Internal Wireless
Configuration Program........................34
4.1
WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION UNDER
WINDOWS XP......................................................34
4.2
WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION UNDER
WINDOWS 7.........................................................39
APPENDIXES .......................................40
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PPENDIX 1: ACRONYMS AND TERMS...................40
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PPENDIX 2: PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ................42
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PPENDIX 3: HOW TO SET WPS ..........................43
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PPENDIX 4 FAQ ................................................47
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PPENDIX 5 STATETMENT ....................................50
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Chapter 1 Introduction
W311M / W311Ma is a 11N wireless USB network
adapter with up to 150Mbps wireless transmission rate.
It complies with the latest IEEE802.11n standard, and is
compatible with 802.11b/g wireless devices. With mini
and exquisite design, it is easy to carry along. It supports
WPS encryption method to quickly implement wireless
encryption and secure network; supports WMM to better
smooth video and sound; supports Windows 7, Vista,
Windows XP, Windows 2000, MAC OS, Linux operation
systems etc.
In conclusion, W311M / W311Ma is a
high-performance and cost-effective 11N wireless USB
network adapter with good signal, long transmission
range etc.
1.1PackageContents
One Wireless USB network adapter
One Software CD (includes user guide)
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1.2LEDIndicatorDescription
There is one status indicator on the side of this
wireless network adapter. It always remains ON when
working correctly and flashes when transferring data.
1.3ProductFeatures
¾ Supports 150Mbps receiving and sending rate
¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n and is compatible with IEEE
802.11b/g standards
¾ Provides USB2.0 port
¾ Supports 20MHz/40MHz frequency width
¾ Detects network and changes the transmission rate
automatically
¾ Provides two work modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
¾ Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption, and WPA, WPA2
encryption methods
¾ Provides WPS encryption button to easily implement
wireless encryption and secure network
¾ Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows
2000, MAC OS, Linux systems, etc.
¾ Supports WMM to better smooth your sound and video
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1.4ProductUsage
W311M/W311Ma Wireless USB Adapter offers fast,
reliable and cost- effective solution for wireless access. It
is best used in the following circumstances:
1. Enables staff members who require greater mobility
in the office to have access to wireless networks
anywhere inside their company.
2. Enables wireless communication for companies or
places which are not suitable for wired LAN installation
because of budget or building environment restrictions,
such as historical buildings, rentals, or places for
short-term usage.
3. Suits businesses or individual who often changes
network topology.
4. Suits company or individual who would like to avoid
using expensive cables or renting lines etc.
1.5BeforeInstallation
1. Please peruse this user guide before you install and
use the product.
2. Please close or uninstall the configuration programs of
other manufacturers’ before you install the configuration
programs of W311M/W311Mato avoid possible UI
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collision.
3.In order to avoid possible network collision between
this Tenda network adapter and those of other
manufactures, we recommend you to first disable the
network of other manufacturer when installaing drive.
1.6Disableothermanufacturer’swireless
networkadapter
1. Right click “My Computer” and select “Properties. Then
select “Hardware” and click “Device Manager”
2.Select the wireless network adapter you want to
disable then right click and select“Disable”
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1.7ProductMaintenance
1. Please keep the product away from water and humid
environment to guarantee its normal performance
2. Protect it against other nocuous substances (such as
acid and
alkali etc).
3. Please don’t keep the product directly exposed to the
sun or other object emitting great heat.
4．Please contact Tenda customer service if any problems
occur.
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
This chapter will assist you in installing network
adapter software packet by using the included CD. The
software packet program has integrated driver and
configuration software. So when you are installing driver
the configuration software will be automatically installed
as well.
Windows XP is used as an example to explain the
installation steps. Installation in other operation systems,
please refer to their corresponding prompts.
1. Please insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB
port of your computer.
2. System will pop up a “Found New Hardware”dialogue
box. We recommend you to select “Cancel”and use the
attached quick installation CD to easily install driver and
configuration software.
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3. Insert the included CD into the CD drive of your
computer to auto-run the program. (If it doesn’t auto-run,
please double click “Tenda.exe”in the CD,). When the
welcome screen appears click “Run”button.
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4．Tick “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and
click “Next”.
5. There are two installation methods: one is to install
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driver and Tenda WLAN Config Tool. The other is to install
driver only . We recommend you to use the default
installation method.
6. Click “Install” to install the driver and configuration
software.
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7. Click “Finish” to finish the driver and configuration
software.
Chapter 3 Client Utility Interface
This wireless USB network adapter uses Tenda client
utility interface (In the following text it is abbreviated to
UI). All functions can be configured via this software.
Select “Start”—“All Programs” —“Tenda Wireless”—
Tenda Wireless Utility”, or click the “Tenda Wireless
Utility” shortcut on your PC’s desktop to start UI.
Click Tenda UI on the right-down corner on the
desktop to switch Tenda UI and Zero config, and to exit
UI etc.
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Note:
1. Under Windows 7and VISTA, there is no switch
function between Tenda UI and Zero config.
2. Operation on Tenda UI becomes impossible when
wireless is disabled or it is switched to Zero config.
3 .Under Windows 2000 system, you need to use Tenda
UI to conduct wireless configuration.
4.Under Windows XP or Windows 2003 system, if you
want to use the system internally attached wireless
configuration program to configure the network adapter,
please first disable Tenda UI or switch UI to Zero config.
5. Client application program is “Station Mode” (Client
Mode) by default.
6. Tenda UI users must be managers, some operations
may be inaccessible to other ordinary users due to their
given restricted rights.
Client UI enables configuration of two modes Station
mode (Client Mode) and AP mode (soft AP Mode).
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3.1Stationmode(ClientMode)
Station mode (Client Mode) Overview
This wireless network adapter is a common solution for
client signal reception.
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3.1.1NetworkStatus
The Network Status window displays status
information regarding the wireless network as the picture
below:
3.1.2SiteSurvey
The Site Survey interface displays the available
wireless networks in the area. When you select a wireless
network name the detailed information of this selected
wireless network will be displayed.
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Before you connect wireless network, please click
“Refresh” to update the wireless network list and select
the one you want to connect, then click “Connect” button.
When connecting wireless network, a dialogue box will
pop up. For the un-encrypted network, directly confirm
instead of changing the configuration, however for the
encrypted wireless network, configuration of key is
needed.
Note: Station Mode support channel 1-11.
3.1.3ProfileManagement
This window saves the general wireless network
parameters and profiles, which helps the wireless
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adapter to quickly connect to the wireless network you
want. Clicking a entry in the list displays the detailed
information of the selected profile. To connect to wireless
network, click “Connect” or double click wireless network
name.
Modify: To modify Site Status and Security Setting of the
existing profiles.
Delete: To delete the existing profiles.
New: To create a new profile and configure the site
status and security setting.
1. Create a new configuration file
1）Click “New” to create a new file.
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2）Configure “Site Status” in the appearing dialogue box.
There are Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc two network types
and the default is Infrastructure as the below picture
shows.
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The Tenda W311M is a compact yet powerful wireless network adapter that lets you connect your devices to a wireless network or create your own Wi-Fi hotspot with speeds up to 150Mbps. It supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, ensuring a stable and fast connection for various online activities like streaming, gaming, and video calls. With its WPS button, you can easily set up a secure network without the hassle of complicated passwords.
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